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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ferry Bursts into Flames with 280 Passengers Onboard, Forcing Many to Jump into the Sea to Escape Inferno
NEED TO KNOW A fire tore through a ferry carrying 280 passengers while off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday, July 20 Footage shared on social media shows passengers leaping into the sea to escape the inferno At least one person has died amid the blaze, according to local news outlet Jakarta GlobeAt least one person has died and the death toll is expected to rise after a ferry burst into flames off the coast of Indonesia. On Sunday, July 20, the KM Barcelona VA vessel was traveling between the Talaud Islands and Manado when it caught fire at approximately 12:00 p.m. local time, near Talisei Island, local news outlets IDN Times and Jakarta Globe reported. The ferry was carrying 280 passengers at the time of the blaze, according to the outlets. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed at this time. In harrowing footage posted on X, passengers can be seen jumping off the burning boat into the sea while wearing life jackets as flames and thick black smoke arise from the top of the ship. Screams and cries can be heard as several people float in the water waiting to be rescued. One person has died in the incident, IDN Times reported. It is not yet known whether the person died in the inferno or drowned. A passenger identified as Abdul Rahmad Agu showed himself holding a toddler after escaping the ferry in a Facebook livestream while calling for help. In another video shared on X, the fire can be seen blazing through the inside of the ferry on the upper deck. Passengers on the lower level scrambled to get their belongings in what appeared to be a sleeping area. The Manado Harbormaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP) sent three ships for rescue and evacuation, IDN Times reported. "There are KM Barcelona III, KM Venecian, and KM Cantika Lestari 9F," the Manado KSOP officer told the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nuriadin Gumeleng, a spokesperson for the North Sulawesi Search and Rescue (SAR) Agency said rescued passengers are being brought to the nearby Ganga Island. 'Our operation is currently focused on locating and rescuing any remaining passengers who may still be aboard the vessel,' Nuriadin said, according to Jakarta Globe. In footage shared by Indonesian outlet KOMPASTV, local fishing boats are seen rescuing some of the passengers in the waters following the incident. Passenger, Alwina Inang, alleged to the local news outlet Detik that she survived in the water for around an hour before being rescued. "I was eating with the family of the Head of the Talaud Criminal Investigation Unit when suddenly flames of smoke entered the ship's bridge," said Alwina, who is the wife of the Head of Traffic Police of the Talaud Islands Police, Christian M, per Detik. "We immediately jumped into the sea," Alwina added. It is not known how many casualties there are this time. PEOPLE has reached out to the Coast Guard and the national police for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ferry Bursts into Flames with 280 Passengers Onboard, Forcing Many to Jump into the Sea to Escape Inferno
NEED TO KNOW A fire tore through a ferry carrying 280 passengers while off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday, July 20 Footage shared on social media shows passengers leaping into the sea to escape the inferno At least one person has died amid the blaze, according to local news outlet Jakarta GlobeAt least one person has died and the death toll is expected to rise after a ferry burst into flames off the coast of Indonesia. On Sunday, July 20, the KM Barcelona VA vessel was traveling between the Talaud Islands and Manado when it caught fire at approximately 12:00 p.m. local time, near Talisei Island, local news outlets IDN Times and Jakarta Globe reported. The ferry was carrying 280 passengers at the time of the blaze, according to the outlets. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed at this time. In harrowing footage posted on X, passengers can be seen jumping off the burning boat into the sea while wearing life jackets as flames and thick black smoke arise from the top of the ship. Screams and cries can be heard as several people float in the water waiting to be rescued. One person has died in the incident, IDN Times reported. It is not yet known whether the person died in the inferno or drowned. A passenger identified as Abdul Rahmad Agu showed himself holding a toddler after escaping the ferry in a Facebook livestream while calling for help. In another video shared on X, the fire can be seen blazing through the inside of the ferry on the upper deck. Passengers on the lower level scrambled to get their belongings in what appeared to be a sleeping area. The Manado Harbormaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP) sent three ships for rescue and evacuation, IDN Times reported. "There are KM Barcelona III, KM Venecian, and KM Cantika Lestari 9F," the Manado KSOP officer told the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nuriadin Gumeleng, a spokesperson for the North Sulawesi Search and Rescue (SAR) Agency said rescued passengers are being brought to the nearby Ganga Island. 'Our operation is currently focused on locating and rescuing any remaining passengers who may still be aboard the vessel,' Nuriadin said, according to Jakarta Globe. In footage shared by Indonesian outlet KOMPASTV, local fishing boats are seen rescuing some of the passengers in the waters following the incident. Passenger, Alwina Inang, alleged to the local news outlet Detik that she survived in the water for around an hour before being rescued. "I was eating with the family of the Head of the Talaud Criminal Investigation Unit when suddenly flames of smoke entered the ship's bridge," said Alwina, who is the wife of the Head of Traffic Police of the Talaud Islands Police, Christian M, per Detik. "We immediately jumped into the sea," Alwina added. It is not known how many casualties there are this time. PEOPLE has reached out to the Coast Guard and the national police for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
1 Person Missing After Speedboat Carrying 18, Including 3 Children, Capsizes: Reports
A boat carrying 18 passengers capsized in Indonesia at 11:0 0 a.m. local time on Monday, July 14, according to reports 17 people have reportedly been rescued following the incident Authorities are continuing to search for the final passenger, per local media outlet Jakarta GlobeSeveral people have been rescued and one person remains missing after a speedboat capsized in Indonesia, according to reports. At around 11:00 a.m. local time on Monday, July 14, a boat carrying 18 passengers sank after being hit by high waves due to severe weather in the Sipora Strait, off the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra, ABC News and Indonesian outlet Jakarta Globe reported. The passengers included 10 local government officials, two crew members, three children and four relatives, according to reports. The speedboat had departed the town of Sikakap and was heading to the town of Tuapejat, per ABC News. Seventeeen people have been rescued as of Tuesday, July 15, according to Jakarta Globe. The survivors were found in stable conditions 'across three locations' in Mappinang, Guluguluk, and Bulau villages of Indonesia, the outlet reported. 'We have located 17 survivors, and we have received encouraging information that the remaining person may have also survived,' Mentawai Search and Rescue Office chief Rudi told Jakarta Globe. According to the outlet, the team is working to verify reports that the missing passenger has been found stranded in a local village. The passenger was identified as Guntur, an employee of the Mentawai public works department, per Jakarta Globe. It was initially reported that at least 10 people were missing after the boat capsized on Monday. Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency (SAR) was notified of the incident six hours later at 5:40 p.m. local time and took 90 minutes to reach the area, per Jakarta Globe. Eight people were reported to have been rescued on Monday, per The Independent. They were found after they swam ashore with life vests to Sikakap Village, Jakarta Globe reported, citing SAR officials. "Some of the victims were seen floating on the surface, but the team couldn't reach them in time, and they eventually disappeared from sight,' Dhio Ulwi Winanda, head of operations at SAR, told the outlet. The survivors were reportedly evacuated in a KN SAR Ramawijaya vessel to the Indonesian town of Tuapeijat, where they received medical checks and identification. 'We will continue the search until we find the last victim,' Winanda told Jakarta Globe. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE has contacted Indonesia's National Disaster Management Authority and SAR for comment. Read the original article on People
Russia Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Major BRICS country responds to Trump's tariff threat
Indonesia will remain in BRICS even if US President Donald Trump fulfills his threat to slap extra tariffs on the group, Indonesian State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has said. Earlier this week, Trump warned that he would impose additional 10% duties on any country that 'aligns itself' with BRICS, which he claimed, is adopting 'anti-American policies.' Prasetyo told journalists on Wednesday that Indonesia, which joined the bloc as a full member in early 2025, views the potential extra US tariffs 'as part of the consequences of joining BRICS.' 'We will have to face it,' the state secretary said, as cited by the Jakarta Globe. Indonesia and South Africa were the only two BRICS states among 14 countries that recently received letters from the US warning of harsh tariffs starting on August 1. According to Washington, Jakarta would be subject to a 32% rate. That will grow to 42% if Trump's threat of extra duties on the bloc's members is realized. According to Prasetyo, the tariffs are not final. Indonesia has sent its economic minister to Washington in an attempt to negotiate better terms, he added. In a declaration at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend, member states Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russian Federation, South Africa, and UAE condemned 'indiscriminate rising of tariffs,' saying it could reduce global trade and disrupt supply chains. In another attack on BRICS on Tuesday, Trump accused the bloc of trying to 'degenerate' and 'destroy' the US dollar, promising that he is 'not going to let that happen.' BRICS nations intensified efforts to reduce their reliance on third-party currencies in bilateral trade after the US and EU froze Russian assets, mostly held in dollars and euros, as part of sanctions against Moscow following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. BRICS leaders have stated they have no interest in undermining the dollar, and that the US currency can only be weakened by its politicization. Russian President Vladimir Putin said previously that Moscow never made a decision to give up the dollar, but was actually banned from using it by Washington. According to the Russian leader, the push by countries to seek alternative means of payment, a result of Washington's 'weaponization' of its currency, cannot be reversed through more restrictive measures.
South China Morning Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
A Hong Kong-style squeeze? Indonesia's tiny homes plan sparks health fears
The Indonesian government has faced backlash over its plan to further downsize already tiny proposed subsidised housing, with critics worrying that the cramped conditions may jeopardise physical and mental well-being. Indonesia's housing authorities are proposing a reduction in the minimum plot size for subsidised homes from 60 square metres (645 sq ft) to 25 square metres (270 sq ft), and shrinking the built area from 21 square metres (226 sq ft) to 18 square metres (194 sq ft). However, the downsized plan is still under discussion, Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait recently said, promising that the government would not sacrifice quality to stay within the budget. 'Land prices in the cities continue to rise, but should we give up because of that?' Maruarar said, according to English-language newspaper Jakarta Globe. 'No. We redesign it while making sure it is still liveable and attractive.' A subsidised housing area in Indonesia. Photo: Shutterstock
